Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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Page 24 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN guidance and kindness throughout the year, and to our fine accompanist, Miss Doreen Uren (oops, I mean Mrs. Simmons ! ) . This year ' s officers are — President: Frances Shepherd; Vice-President: Shelley Varley; Secretary: Gloria Koenig; Committee: Sally Godfrey, Linda McLeod, Carolyn Klopstock, Margo Carruthers, Misty Plaunt, Pat Thomas, and Christine Husband. UNITED NATIONS DELEGATION REPORT Congratulations to the twelve girls who ardently represented the Republic of Argentina at the Ninth Model Assembly of the United Nations ! These girls attended meetings every second Sunday at Victoria College and divided into six committees to discuss Technical Assistance, Human Rights, Emergency Force, World Trade, Nuclear Testing, and Berlin and the Divided Germany. Christine Husband and Susan Wilson attended I.C.C.- U.N. meetings there every second Thursday and discussed various topics, such as Population Explosion, Cuba, World Federalism and the African Students Fund. The I.C.C.U.N. is the administrative body of the Assembly and so these two girls took part in the actual running of the Assembly. On Thanksgiving weekend three of us went to New York with a student group under the auspices of the U.N. Association of Canada. We attended a session of the General Assembly and had a chance to speak to the dele- gates from Argentina. The Model Assembly took place on January 17th, 18th, 19th at Convo- cation Hall and the Ontario Parliament Buildings. This year for the first time the question of the admission of Red China to the United Nations was discussed and it was referred to a special Ad Hoc Committee, where, after heated debate, China was refused entrance. Thursday night Christine, who had previously been elected rapporteur of her committee delivered a fiery speech denouncing the European Com- mon Market and France. Friday Night we debated in committee and Saturday presented our resolutions before the General Assembly to be voted on. A highlight of Saturday ' s proceedings was a very successful Starvation Banquet to raise money for the Freedom from Hunger Campaign. Students paid one dollar for a bowl of rice and a can of water, and thus, for one meal (out of three or four) ate like two-thirds of the world ' s population. The weekend ' s proceedings culminated in a dance which left us exhausted but eager to start work for next year ' s Assembly. We would like to thank Mrs. Coulter for the keen interest which she has shown in all our activities this year. Delegates: Carol Cowan, Jill McRoberts, Jennifer Dykes, Christine Husband, Frances Shepherd, and Mary Patterson. Alternates : Ginny Flavelle, Susan Wilson, Cheryl Hamilton, Susan Love, Elizabeth Morrison, and Judy Sissons. MARY PATTERSON, Delegation Secretary

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YEAR BOOK, 1963 Page 23 SENIOR CHOIR REPORT ' ' There is sweet music here that softer falls Than petals from blown roses on the grass. Last au tumn found seventy- two eager choristers practising ardently in preparation for the traditional Carol Service at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. At our service we sang a group of Old Carols, including such songs as ' ' Hodie Christus Natus Est and ' ' Love is the Fire . From the resounding Gloria to the reverent Amen the Christmas Story was once again told in song. This February the Madrigal singers are entering the Kiwanis Festival and will sing two eighteenth century songs, Come Let Us Start a Joyful Song and Come Again! Sweet Love . We wish them the best of luck. Later, during the Easter holidays this group of twelve will sing at an English Teachers ' Convention, being held at Upper Canada College. The highhght of the year will be our Spring Concert in April, which will be held at Eaton ' s Auditorium. The programme will include several of our Christmas Carols, a trilogy of Walter de la Mare ' s poems, set to music by Benjamin Britten, and The Lord is My Shepherd . Our grateful apprecia- tion goes to our Alumnae Association for sponsoring us in this great undertaking. We express a sincere thank-you to Mrs. Coutts for her ever-patient CHOIR EXECUTIVE President: Francis Shephard. Secretary-Treasurer: Gloria Koenig. President Junior Choir: Virginia Brown

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YEAR BOOK, 1963 Page 25 UNITED NATIONS CLUB REPORT From September to December Branksome ' s hallowed halls were dec- orated with colourful posters telling all readers to ' ' Buy U.N.I.C.E.F. Cards . The 120 U.N. Club members spread this message across Toronto with the result that $970.00 was raised. As in past years Branksome ' s contribution was greater than those of other Ontario Schools. Thank you girls for working so enthusiastically ! We are planning to have a U.N. Luncheon again this year with the proceeds going to the Freedom From Hunger Campaign. We hope also to undertake some other project to raise money for the African Student ' s Fund which enables Africans to receive a university education. We feel it is our duty to support such a worthwhile endeavour. I know that many U.N. ' ers will surrender their time as willingly as they have done in previous years in order to help on U.N. Tag Day. Several girls acted as ushers at the Human Rights Day ceremony in Saint Paul ' s Anglican Church. They heard Miss Marion Anderson sing, and saw her light a Candle of Remembrance for the many under-privileged people of our world. Plans are being made to hold debates among club members and to organize a debating team to meet with students from other schools. Per- haps a Debating Society will evolve from our humble efforts. I should like to thank all members for their support and I hope that through the club they will achieve the sense of satisfaction which comes through aiding their fellow man. President : Christine Husband ; Vice-President : Joanne Bryers ; Secretary : Virginia Flavelle; U.N. Corner: Frances Shepherd. CHRISTINE HUSBAND